Description
Apple and Sausage Stuffing is the ultimate comfort food that combines savory Italian sausage with sweet apples and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in fluffy bread cubes. This delightful stuffing not only fills your home with enticing aromas but also creates warm memories during family gatherings. Perfect for holiday feasts or cozy dinners, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with any main course. Easy to prepare, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups firm apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 4 cups stale bread cubes (sourdough or French)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
- In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian sausage until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and celery to the skillet; sauté until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked sausage mixture with bread cubes, diced apples, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Gradually add chicken broth until moistened.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg